Chairperson, Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

Chairperson, Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

• Provides essential leadership to develop and enhance undergraduate and graduate instructional programs in concert with program faculty.
• Develops and monitors the scheduling of courses and faculty teaching assignments to ensure optimal distribution of faculty time among teaching, research, and extension, while ensuring students graduate within the time allotted for the degree.
• Works with faculty to upgrade courses and curricula, as needed, to ensure graduating students are nationally and globally competitive.
• Develops and implements effective student recruitment and retention strategies in collaboration with faculty and staff, the Dean, and other stakeholders.
• Serves as liaison with the private sector, government agencies, and professional associations.
• Teaches at least one (1) course per semester in the field of expertise.
• Leads departmental planning, management, and evaluation activities.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in HPER discipline or closely related field of study
• Five (5) years of field experience in an HPER related field
• Five (5) years teaching experience at the college or university level
• Teaching and research qualifying the incumbent for at least the rank of Associate Professor in the area of specialization

Licenses/Certifications: Preferred

About Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University, a Historically Black College and University, is a comprehensive land-grant institution that celebrates a rich heritage with a diverse student and faculty population. The University emphasizes intellectual development and lifelong learning through the integration of diverse pedagogies, applied and basic research, cultural and professional programs, public service and outreach, while providing access to globally competitive academic and research programs.